By Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People’s Security Monitor

Gunmen have killed four people, including a security operative, during an attack on Bel village in Sho community, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Several other residents reportedly sustained injuries in the incident, which has heightened concerns over the security situation in the area.

The attack reportedly occurred at about 9pm on Sunday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire on residents. A community member, Mr Bulus Bot, who confirmed the incident, said the attackers shot indiscriminately at innocent people, leaving some dead and others injured.

Bot described the incident as a disturbing assault on the community, noting that residents were caught unawares by the sudden invasion. He expressed concern over the safety of people in the area, particularly following the casualties recorded during the attack.

The Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, Rwang Tengwong, also confirmed the incident and identified three of the deceased as Emmanuel Pam Dachung, 15; Joseph Gyang, 28; and Emmanuel Yohanna, 32. He further alleged that a soldier was among those killed, bringing the reported death toll to four.

Tengwong condemned the killings and called on security agencies to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice. He urged the authorities to strengthen security operations in vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks and protect residents. Efforts to obtain an official reaction from security operatives were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.